While one might think it would be easier on the crew if all airline passengers laid back and slept through each flight, apparently that’s not the case. Or, at least, Delta doesn’t think so.
Delta it adjusting the seats on all of its planes so they don’t recline back as far as they used to. Coach seats, which used to lean back four inches, will be reduced to just two inches; and the seats in first-class will change from 5.5 inches to 3.5 inches.
A company rep says the idea is to make flights more comfortable for the people behind each seat, and to make it easier for passengers to view the video screens embedded in the seat backs. Leg room will not be affected, Delta says.
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/delta-reduces-seat-recline-on-some-flights-to-protect-personal-space/
